The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of room and board, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, the total cost is $34,459 for in-state students and $73,946 for out-of-state students.

Why is it necessary to raise tuition? A. The key reason for increasing tuition is inflation and the long-term decline in state funding. Since 2001, U-M has become increasingly reliant on tuition to offset a declining share of revenue from the state appropriation, which is lower today than a decade ago.

In-state: Four years at MSU (based on 2022-23 total costs) is $123,960 total, not accounting for any Michigan State tuition increases. Out-of-state: Four years at MSU (based on 2022-23 total costs) equals $230,304, not accounting for any increases. Here's some Michigan Student Loan & Scholarship Information for you.

Michigan is considered one of the world's top universities.